MCDMcDonald's
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Quality mixed, nothing alarming, price roughly fair, growth steady, the market undecided.
The Company franchises and owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants, which serve a locally relevant menu of quality food and beverages in communities across more than 100 countries. Of the 45,356 McDonald's restaurants at year-end 2025, approximately 95% were franchised. The Company’s reporting segments are aligned with its strategic priorities and reflect how management reviews and evaluates operating performance. Significant reportable segments include the United States ("U.S.") and International Operated Markets.
In the company’s own words · 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026 · SEC EDGAR
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McDonald's (MCD) reported revenue of $7.10B in Q2 2026 (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026), up 3.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 90% and net income of $2.36B (33% of revenue). For the full year FY2025, revenue was $26.9B (+3.7% year on year) and net income $8.56B. Its largest segment in Q2 2026 was International Operated Markets at $3.60B, 51% of the disclosed total, ahead of US Market at 40%. The next results filing is expected around Nov 4, 2026, the same week as a year ago.
What the company said
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- Sep 23, 2026Targets 1.5 percentage points of market share gains in both chicken and beverage categories by 2030 while maintaining its leadership position in beef.Regulation FD disclosure · press release
- Aug 4, 2026On August 3, 2026, Joseph M. Erlinger, Executive Vice President of McDonald’s Corporation (the “Company”) and President of McDonald’s USA, provided notice to the Company of his intention to leave his current role, effective August 4, 2026.Director or officer change · Form 8-K
- Aug 4, 2026Global Systemwide sales* increased 5% (4% in constant currencies) to $37 billion for the quarter.Earnings release · press release
Quoted from SEC EDGAR filings. A current report is filed within four business days of the event it describes.
Business segments
Jun 2026 · $7.10BThe company’s own SEC segment disclosure.
- International Operated Markets$3.60B51%
- US Market$2.83B40%
- International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate$669.0M9%
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